# Public Ice Skating at Novi Ice Arena

> Place to go for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Public skates, weekday noon skates and Sticks & Pucks on a changing weekly calendar…
- Where: Novi Ice Arena, 42400 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI 48375
- Ages: All ages; helmets recommended for all skaters
- Price: Public skate $13; weekday noon skate $6; skate rental $5; Sticks & Pucks $20; 10-visit punch passes available
- Schedule: Public skates, weekday noon skates and Sticks & Pucks on a changing weekly calendar; call to confirm
- Organizer: Suburban Sports Group (Novi Ice Arena)
- Official page: https://www.noviicearena.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Novi Ice Arena, run by Suburban Sports Group, has two NHL-size ice sheets, heated viewing areas, two cafés and skate rental, and it opens its ice to the public through the week. Public skates cost $13 admission and skate rental is $5 at every session; a 10-visit punch pass is $130 with one session free. Cheaper weekday noon skates are $6, which suits parents with preschoolers or homeschool families. For older kids who play hockey, Sticks & Pucks sessions ($20) are open to all ages but require full equipment: helmet, skates, gloves, stick and full leg coverage. Public sessions are recreational only, with no jumps, spins, hockey drills or private lessons on the ice, and helmets are recommended for all skaters. Sessions are first come, first served and change with ice availability, so check the online calendar or call the arena before driving over. Children who want to learn properly can join the arena's Learn to Skate classes.

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